backlash
US /ˈbækˌlæʃ/
・UK /ˈbæklæʃ/
C2
noun
- a strong negative reaction by a large number of people, for example to something that has recently changed in society
- A strong negative reaction by a number of people against a recent event, especially a political or social one.
- A sudden, adverse reaction or consequence, especially in computing or technology.
other
- A strong and adverse reaction to something, especially to a social or political development.